Qatar says Iran didn't warn of missile attacks, no comms with Tehran

"Qatar was surprised by these unjustified attacks. There were attempts to attack Hamad International Airport. They were all thwarted. The missiles were downed by our defensive measures, and none of them reached the airport."

"Iranian targets were not limited to military sites but included all Qatari territory, adding that there was no communications with authorities in Tehran. The Iranian ambassador in Qatar was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and told the attacks could lead to a deterioration of relations between the two countries."

"Iranian jets were shot down on Monday after entering Qatari airspace despite being warned. They were heading for Doha before they were targeted, and authorities are still searching for their crews."

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports no active communication with Tehran as Iran conducts retaliatory missile strikes across the Middle East. Qatar was among 12 targeted countries, with attacks extending beyond military sites to encompass all Qatari territory. Qatar's military successfully defended Hamad International Airport, downing incoming missiles through defensive measures. Iranian jets were shot down after entering Qatari airspace despite warnings. The attacks caused airspace closures, stranding approximately 8,000 people. Qatar summoned Iran's ambassador, warning that continued attacks could deteriorate bilateral relations. Concurrently, QatarEnergy suspended liquefied natural gas production and halted downstream product manufacturing, including urea, polymers, methanol, and aluminum.

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